The External Adaptation of Religious Organizations

In this paper, a structural model of organizational activity is developed to explain both the involvement of local churches with social issues and the formation of linkages between churches and other organizations in the community. The local church is seen as a goal directed organization, purposeful...

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Authors: Cantrell, Randolph (Author) ; Krile, James (Author) ; Donohue, George (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: [publisher not identified] 1980
In: Sociological analysis
Year: 1980, Volume: 41, Issue: 4, Pages: 351-364
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